English: Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling
The KS2 grammar, punctuation and spelling (GPS) test rewards precise knowledge. This subject covers word classes, clauses, verb tenses, advanced punctuation and the statutory spelling lists — taught clearly and practised the way the SATs ask.
- Grammatical Terms & Word Classes
The SATs test grammatical vocabulary directly. This topic covers word classes and grammatical terms so children can name and use them accurately.
- Phrases, Clauses & Sentences
Sentences are built from clauses. This topic covers phrases, main and subordinate clauses, and the sentence types children must recognise and write.
- Verb Tenses & Consistency
Tense holds writing together. This topic covers the verb tenses children must use accurately and consistently, including the perfect and progressive forms.
- Advanced Punctuation
Punctuation sharpens meaning. This topic covers the advanced marks tested at KS2 — commas, apostrophes, inverted commas, brackets, dashes, colons and semicolons.
- Spelling Rules, Homophones & Statutory Words
Spelling is testable knowledge. This topic covers spelling rules, tricky homophones, and the statutory word lists for Years 3 and 4 and Years 5 and 6.
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